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POTUS (D-D.C.)
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RT @FLOTUS: Happy #IndependanceDay May God bless this great nation & all the people who protect it! ��

Deleted after 2 hours at 5:01 PM on 04 Jul 18. Original tweet by @FLOTUS.
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joshuamahony (D-Ark.)
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The Great Seal of The United States reads: “E Pluribus Unum” or “Out of Many, One.” On the campaign trail, I’ve seen so many of you driven by this value. I promise you, when we are driven… https://t.co/UgxxMBCpxM

Deleted after 1 hour at 4:20 PM on 04 Jul 18.
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Abby4Iowa (D-Iowa)
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RT @julianneklampe: Having a great 4th marching with #TeamAbby in the Independence parade! #IA01 https://t.co/184JWcD2QA

Deleted after 108 weeks at 1:49 PM on 01 Aug 20. Original tweet by @julianneklampe.
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zachemig2018 (D-N.Y.)
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Singapore is quasi-famous for that dumb American kid who was caned for vandalism. But few realize that the anti-vandalism laws are not for cleanliness but to prevent opposition party organizing. 9/x https://t.co/mJeP555vSo

Deleted after 1 minute at 4:01 PM on 04 Jul 18.
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gdriskell (D-Mich.)
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Happy 4th of July! This is Merle’s 41st year pulling family babies in the Eaton Rapids parade.

Deleted after 1 minute at 4:31 PM on 04 Jul 18.
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RepValDemings (D-Fla.)
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RT @RepValDemings: I hope this administration understands that this is nothing to be proud of, we will absolutely regret this being part of… QT @nowthisnews: The Trump administration is forcing children as young as toddlers to represent themselves in immigration courts https://t.co/JTtEAooyQI)

Deleted after 3 hours at 9:04 PM on 04 Jul 18. Original tweet by @RepValDemings.
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peter_joffrion (D-Ala.)
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Kerry and I hope that everyone enjoys a happy and safe #FourthofJuly2018. Here in #AL05, the Spirit of America Festival in Decatur is celebrating its 52nd year of celebrations today. #IndependenceDay https://t.co/iqbZ8RVoLs

Deleted after 1 minute at 5:37 PM on 04 Jul 18.
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ScottPetersSD (D-Calif.)
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RT @RachelLaing: On this 4th of July, I’m so thankful for our great country. We’ve been shaken from our slumber and reminded how spe… https://t.co/NIoZOxFcMN

Deleted after 12 seconds at 5:09 PM on 04 Jul 18. Original tweet by @RachelLaing.
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